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  1. robrinay

    My First Highwayman

    Looks great - nice fit!
  2. robrinay

    Leather repair in the UK?

    I've had great service from Byson Leathers - their price guide for bike jackets: http://www.bysonleather.co.uk/BYSON LEATHERS PRICE.htm
  3. robrinay

    An India based business fakes it all!

    I read the recent positive feedback string and noticed in each case that when I clicked to see the item, the message was 'the sale had been ended early because the item is no longer available'. I find this odd as the usual message is 'you missed out on this item'. Has the seller found a way to...
  4. robrinay

    Is this a cycling jacket? Police jacket?

    I don't think it's a police jacket as they are usually dark in colour - dark blue grey or black. Also they usually have a place on the breast where a badge can be placed - a flap or patch with two holes one above the other for the pin to go through. Sometimes they have holes in the tips of the...
  5. robrinay

    looking for a radio

    Another 'take care' is that some early radios don't have an earth cable and their metal frame is 'live' (positive).
  7. robrinay

    Opinions on this vintage leather jacket

    Schott made a similar jacket in the early 1959s. I had one with the black Perfecto label but the sheepskin lining fell apart when I cleaned it.
  8. robrinay

    Replacement A2 knits & hardware

    You can find them on eBay- I got some for my G1 from seller:lb4041j
  9. robrinay

    The Man Purse Aka. THE MURSE YES or NO ?

    My Leather Barbour Tarras has Sam Browne fastenings like yours and I never use the buckles. So far the straps are holding up well.
  10. robrinay

    My own tartan

    Love that tartan! Ps I'm a Yorkeshireman and I like eating haggis - I'm from a family of butchers - I guess I've eaten most bits of the usual animals.
  11. robrinay

    New owner of an old Aero Highwayman

    From posts elsewhere on TFL I believe the corduroy is a feature added by Aero at the request of the original buyers. It was supposed to prevent the lining sagging at the bottom. I recently bought a used brown fq horsehide Highwayman from Jojo's General Store in Sheffield, (he's got a few used...
  13. robrinay

    Jacket is Giving Me The Creaks

    I'm not sure about the talc suggestion given that it's a micro abrasive when pure and some brands contain other minerals which are a bit more abrasive. Abrasive = wear = not a good thing for threads.
  14. robrinay

    Jacket is Giving Me The Creaks

    Creaking leather is a comforting sound it shows the garment is changing shape to fit you perfectly and it shouts quality! Don't be irritated or embarrassed by it, accommodate it - change your mindset instead.
  15. robrinay

    Original goat Californian half belt 40/42

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322260863562
  16. robrinay

    Aero Bootlegger - Battered Tan

    Nice!
  17. robrinay

    Anyone ever see one of these? Is it as old as advertised?

    I've got an early Aero Leather Patrolman's Jacket with side laces - I'm not sure which Police Force or what hide its made of?
  19. robrinay

    Lewis Leathers Electra jacket medium 70's

    Sold to Japan (no surprise then)
  20. robrinay

    The smartest, most timeless sunglasses?

    I'm pleased to say that I've owned a number of pairs mentioned here over the past few years - none purchased new - I've picked them up cheap on eBay at antique fairs and in charity shops and car boot sales. It's good to know that others agree with my choices. I've given away or sold most but...
  21. robrinay

    The Man Purse Aka. THE MURSE YES or NO ?

    If you like Brady and Chapman bags look out for Liddesdale bags on eBay - similar designs and quality but little known so sometimes cheaper. They were taken over by Barbour and then stopped trading years ago but I believe John Chapman worked for them after he left Brady and before setting up...
  22. robrinay

    red wing heritage 8111

    Wear them for short periods at home.
  23. robrinay

    Lewis Leathers Electra jacket medium 70's

    Two days and eleven hours left.

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